Review of Kennesaw State women's softball program completed
Review of Kennesaw State women's softball program completed
KENNESAW, Ga.
(Aug 3, 2016) — Officials in Kennesaw State’s Title IX Office have completed an internal review of
the women’s softball program, and University officials have terminated the team’s
head coach Torrence “Tory” Acheson, effective August 3, 2016.
The review, which was initiated immediately following concerns outlined in an anonymous
letter sent to members of the University’s administration, found that Acheson had
violated the sexual harassment provision of Kennesaw State’s Sexual Misconduct Policy
by making a series of inappropriate comments to members of the team.
“We are extremely disappointed in Coach Acheson’s behavior and apologize to our student-athletes
and their parents. This type of conduct simply will not be tolerated at Kennesaw State,”
said Kennesaw State’s Interim President Houston D. Davis.
Based on the review, the University has also identified several opportunities for
improvement in its Title IX compliance. The University will be instituting changes
to improve processes including increased department Title IX training, new reporting
structures, and the development of enhanced departmental protocols.
“These improvements will establish the necessary steps to improve accountability and
oversight to ensure that our student-athletes are receiving the proper care and support
they need to be successful both on and off the playing field,” said Davis.
A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers more than 150 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its approximately 41,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the third-largest university in the state. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status, and one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.
